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Monday 14 July, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY
Unveiling the hidden economic toll of NCDs and mental health
WHEN: Tuesday, July 15 at 11:00 a.m. (Washington, DC / EST)
SUBJECT: The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will launch a new report – Major Storm on the horizon – that sheds light on the significant macroeconomic impact of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions in South America.
The report, commissioned by PAHO and developed by researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, offers new insights into how these health challenges are not only taking lives but are also driving staggering economic losses across the region – with projections surpassing trillions of US dollars by 2050.
As countries strive for economic recovery and sustainable development, understanding the economic burden of NCDs and mental health is essential for shaping smarter health and fiscal policies.
HOW: Via Zoom (pre-registration required):
[https://paho-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4z3X5aK5TzKa_p_BRu2O2A]
WHO:
Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, Director, PAHO
Prof. David E. Bloom, Harvard School of Public Health
Ms. Silvana Luciani, Unit Chief, Noncommunicable Diseases, PAHO
Dr. Matías Irarrázaval, Regional Mental Health Advisor, PAHO
NOTE TO JOURNALISTS
Please ensure you have the latest version of Zoom installed.
Log in using your full name and media outlet.
Questions will only be accepted from registered journalists, either in advance or during the session via the “Raise Hand” feature or Q&A chat.
We recommend connecting at least 5 minutes before the start of the session.
If you experience technical difficulties, the session will also be livestreamed via PAHO TV [https://www.youtube.com/@PAHOTV/streams] on YouTube.
Simultaneous interpretation will be available in Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese.
Media contacts:
http://www.paho.org [http://www.paho.org/]
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) works with the countries of the Americas to improve the health and quality of life of its population. Founded in 1902, it is the world’s oldest international public health agency. It serves as the Regional Office of WHO for the Americas and is the specialized health agency of the Inter-American system (OAS).